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U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Frequently Asked Questions on President Trump’s Cuba Announcement 1. How will OFAC implement the changes to the Cuba sanctions program announced by the President on June 16, 2017? Are the changes effective immediately? OFAC will implement the Treasury-specific changes via amendments to its Cuban … Read more

The Trump administration has indicated that an announcement will likely be made in the “coming weeks,” based on a review of Cuba policy that has been ongoing since January of this year. According to a report released last week by Engage Cuba, rolling back the current U.S. policy on Cuba could cost U.S. businesses and … Read more

Civil aviation in Cuba got a huge boost last year when the U.S. and Cuba agreed to re-establish regular passenger air service in more than 50 years – now general avaition is taking flight too. When plans were announced for the first Visual Flight Rule (VFR) Air Rally in more than 60 years to Cuba … Read more

Michael Dixon has been making high-end cigar humidors by hand since 1995 and has been a professional woodworker since 1973. He has been in the business long enough to know a high-quality humidor from a poorly made one. According to Michael, in addition to sub-par construction, most inferior humidors (under $100) and all the Chinese … Read more

Google has announced a new digital resource to help Cubans access digital health information. According to the internet giant, it wants to deliver reliable, quality health information directly to Google Search. Google search results will show information on more than 900 health conditions commonly sought in several Latin American countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Cuba, Colombia, … Read more

It appears the weaker hands in the airline industry have given way to the major carriers’ long term plans for flying to Cuba. United Airlines today filed an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for authority to increase from Saturday-only to daily nonstop service between its hub at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport … Read more

Airbnb and Hearst have been developing a print travel magazine concept for a year, and on May 23rd the first issue will hit the stands with Havana as the feature. Airbnbmag is part guidebook and part travel magazine. According to reports, it is targeted to adventurous travelers, rather than luxury-focused editorial common with other travel … Read more

On May 15, over 50 participants will travel to Cuba aboard their personal vessels and charter boats to participate in a series of events designed to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Marina Hemingway International Yacht Club and mark Waterway Guide’s 70th Anniversary. Waterway Guide is hosting the rally that departs from Key West, Florida (May … Read more

Telecommunications company Digicel announced recently its new Cuba roaming SIM card offered in conjunction with Cuban telecoms provider, ETECSA. You can purchase the new sim cards on Amazon here. According to Digicel, the SIM cards offer lower mobile roaming rates for travelers in Cuba. RELATED: Cuba Travel Guide Here are the features of the $25 … Read more

A new survey of recent American travelers to Cuba, conducted in March 2017 by Public Opinion Strategies in conjunction with Cuba Educational Travel, illustrates the effectiveness in former President Obama’s policy of directing U.S. engagement towards Cuba’s private sector. RELATED: How to Define Cuba’s Private Sector Key findings include: U.S. travelers are supporting the Cuban private … Read more